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Novak Djokovic enjoyed a superior head-to-head against Rafael Nadal. (Photo: Reuters)

'I’ve seen more of him than my mum': Novak Djokovic opens up about his friendship with Rafael Nadal amid Shanghai Masters loss

October 13, 2025 3:31 pm

Novak Djokovic said that it was not possible to be friends with rival players, adding that he had a lot of respect for Roger Federer, but was never close to him.

Rafael Nadal's illustrious career came to an end with a defeat in a Davis Cup quarter-finals tie on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Tim Henman explains why he felt Rafael Nadal would not make it after playing Spaniard early in his career

February 10, 2025 6:55 pm

Former world number one Tim Henman reveals that he did not believe Rafael Nadal would win as many Grand Slams as the Spaniard did in his career due to his inconsistency early on

Rafael Nadal (left) gets emotional during his final match while watching video tributes; Andy Murray's video tribute. (PHOTOS: AP, Screengrab via Davis Cup X handle)

Andy Murray pulls Rafael Nadal's leg in tribute video: 'Seen you throwing controllers in hotel rooms

November 20, 2024 10:47 pm

After Nadal's last match, there was a post-match ceremony to honor him. It featured video highlights from his storied career besides recorded tributes from tennis players like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Andy Murray.

Why the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry left a more lasting impact on tennis than the Fedal blend

October 21, 2024 8:37 pm

Nadal went down 2-6, 6-7 (5) to Novak Djokovic at the Six Kings exhibition tournament in Riyadh, warm tributes were exchanged.

Rafael Nadal says that he will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia

Tennis: Rafael Nadal announces comeback, set to return playing in Australia

December 02, 2023 7:15 am

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is set to make his return to professional tennis at the Brisbane International in January after being sidelined for a year with a hip flexor injury

Tennis: Will Rafael Nadal make his comeback at Australian Open? Grand Slam chief still confident

November 24, 2023 6:14 pm

Australian Open chief executive Craig Tiley remains confident Rafael Nadal will play in Melbourne; The Spaniard, who hasn’t played a competitive match since this year’s Australian Open, revealed earlier this year that he plans for 2024 to be his final season on tour.

'I thought I’ll have trouble with you on clay. Maybe hardcourt, but not on grass': Djokovic tells Alcaraz

July 17, 2023 12:49 am

Alcaraz ended Djokovic's 34-match winning streak at the All England Club. In the process, the 20-year-old thus claimed his first title at Wimbledon and second Grand Slam trophy overall.

Rafael Nadal to skip French Open for the first time since 2005, plans to retire next year

May 19, 2023 7:47 am

14-time French Open champion, yet to recover from a hip flexor injury, says 2024 will 'probably be the last year' of his professional career

Novak Djokovic prepared to miss Grand Slams rather than have Covid vaccine

May 02, 2023 10:24 am

After an 11-day rollercoaster involving two visa cancellations, two court challenges and five nights in two stints at an immigration detention hotel, the unvaccinated Djokovic was deported before the tournament began.

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Carlos Alcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open

April 19, 2023 1:36 pm

The top-seeded Spaniard, No. 2 in the world, converted five of his seven break opportunities to secure the win at the Rafa Nadal center court on Tuesday.